The division mainly fought the Italian partisans but the Vendetta and Debica battalions saw some action against the Allies as part of the SS-Kampfgruppe Binz. The parts of the division that surrendered to the partisans at the end of the war were all executed.

Chief of Staff

Area of operations

Italy (Sep 1944 - Apr 1945)

Manpower strength

Dec 1944 15.000

Honor titles

The division was not named, but two of its units were:29. SS- Füsilier-Bataillon „Debica“Named after the SS’ Heidelager training grounds in Debica, Poland, where the unit was formed.„Vendetta“ (= II. Bataillon, 81. Waffen-Grenadier-Regiment der SS)Vendetta is an Italian term originating from the Latin “vindicta”, which literally translates as “revenge” and describes a feud that is motivated by a desire for revenge.